The art of "Deh Yek Dozi" is another traditional Iranian craft that we will explore in this article. Stay with Saad News.
Deh Yek Dozi is one of the traditional and beautiful hand-embroidery arts of Iran. It refers to a type of stitching where the artist uses gold thread (Gholabton) and passes the needle and thread through the same point ten times, repeating the stitch. The design in this stitch is not predefined; it appears raised and creates a distinct visual effect, making it extraordinarily eye-catching.
Since this embroidery is done with gold thread, it can be concluded that it shares a historical background with gold thread. Based on the history of ancient Iranian civilization and the works of "Kritos Ronos," as well as the discovery of cylinder seals in the treasury of Persepolis, it can be concluded that Deh Yek Dozi has been practiced in Iran since the Achaemenid period, and it has evolved over different periods.
During the Islamic era, this art was used to decorate curtains. It was employed in the preparation and decoration of 12 curtains for the Holy Kaaba in Shush and Shushtar, as well as for decorating the coverings of the shrines of the Imams (AS) and Imamzadehs.
The golden age of this art was during the Safavid period. From this era, in addition to exquisite needlework and bundles, unparalleled panels have been preserved in museums, showcasing the skill of the artists and the resurgence of this craft. During this period, artists would sign their names on their needlework.
Many examples from the Afsharid, Zand, and Qajar periods have also survived, reflecting the popularity and variety of this stitch during these times. Cities such as Shush, Shushtar, Minab, Bandar Abbas, Isfahan, Kashan, Yazd, Tabriz, Tehran, Qazvin, Urmia, Kerman, West Azerbaijan, and parts of Khuzestan were major centers for Deh Yek Dozi during this period.
Deh Yek Dozi is executed in two forms: simple and raised.
Simple: For simple stitching, after the design is created, stitches are made in a continuous line around the design. Then, from each stitch, the gold thread is passed ten times back and forth; alternatively, the gold thread is doubled tenfold, shaped, and stitched onto the fabric with ties.
Raised: For the raised technique, after the design is created, cotton threads or raw silk are placed on the design to the desired height, and then secured with ties. The Deh Yek Dozi process is then carried out, which has two variations:
The raised areas are stitched with gold thread, passing the needle and thread ten times through the same point.
The gold thread is doubled and placed over the raised areas and secured with ties, either using gold thread or a color matching the gold.
For wider surfaces, the Deh Yek Dozi method is also applied to gold thread embroidery.
This beautiful stitch is used to decorate the edges of various garments, prayer rugs, curtains of the Holy Kaaba, luxurious curtains, bundles, decorative panels, Quran covers, pillow covers, mirror frames, jewelry boxes, hats, decorative wall hangings, wristbands, samosas, money bags, pen cases, and more.
In most cases, this stitch is combined with other types of embroidery such as beadwork, sequin embroidery, pearl embroidery, seed bead embroidery, silk embroidery, and others.
Fabric: Typically, fabrics that can withstand repetitive stitching are chosen, such as atlas, taffeta, velvet, mohair, muslin, and canvas.
Thread: The gold thread (Gholabton) is used, typically in spool or skein form, and is known as "Tuleh" in local terminology.
Needles and Thimbles
The centers for Deh Yek Dozi production are Shush, Shushtar, Bandar Lengeh, Minab, Bandar Abbas, Isfahan, Kashan, Yazd, Tehran, Qazvin, Urmia, and Kerman.
